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Among the HedgerowsScenario#: 30 Date: 7 August 1944 Location: Mortain, FranceAfter the success of Operation Cobra. Patton's Third Army blew a hole through the German lines from Vire to Avranches. In predictable fashion, Hitler ordered a massive counterattack to cut off the lead American divisions along a 20 mile front. … Panzer (GMT) — Exp. #3 Operations For The Drive To The Rhine - The Second Front |
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Chance EncounterScenario#: 25 Date: August 1944 Location: Mortain, FranceThe dense hedgerow terrain throughout the Mortain area played havoc with force deployment and resulted in a number of unexpected clashes as units from the German 7th Army and the US VII Corps both maneuvered for advantage. The twisting network … Panzer (GMT) — Exp. #3 Operations For The Drive To The Rhine - The Second Front |
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Glorious GoodwoodScenario#: 34 Date: 18 July 1944 Location: Caen, FranceFollowing on the heels of Operations Perch, Epsom, Martlet, Windsor, and Charnwood, the staff of the Allied 21st Army Group developed the plans for the next major British assault, Operation Goodwood. Due to a shortage of infantry it would consist … Panzer (GMT) — Exp. #3 Operations For The Drive To The Rhine - The Second Front |
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Hell on WheelsScenario#: 29 Date: 26 July 1944 Location: St. Giles, FranceDuring the initial stages of Operation Cobra, the panzer Lehr Division was effectively taken out of action after seeing its forces shrink by nearly 40% following massive damage from both medium and heavy bombers and tactical strikes from P47 fighter… Panzer (GMT) — Exp. #3 Operations For The Drive To The Rhine - The Second Front |
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Higher GroundScenario#: 26 Date: June 1944 Location: Caen, FranceThe French city Of Caen was a vital objective of the Normandy landings on D-Day. Located in the British and Canadian sector, the plan was for the British 3rd Infantry Division to push through the German defenders and capture city … Panzer (GMT) — Exp. #3 Operations For The Drive To The Rhine - The Second Front |
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Operation TongaScenario#: 27 Date: 6 June 1944 Location: Caen, FranceOperation Tonga was the codename assigned to the British 6th Airborne Division's actions as part of Operation Overlord. Tasked with a number of objectives, the division's paratroop and glider brigades all participated in the operation landing on the… Panzer (GMT) — Exp. #3 Operations For The Drive To The Rhine - The Second Front |
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Out of the mistScenario#: 33 Date: 19 September 1944 Location: Arracourt, FranceThe decisive battles around Arracourt commenced on 15 September 1944 when elements of the German 15th Panzer Grenadier Division dashed with the recon units of the US 2nd Cavalry Group, After initially withdrawing, the Germans again advanced near the… Panzer (GMT) — Exp. #3 Operations For The Drive To The Rhine - The Second Front |
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The VillageScenario#: 28 Date: 6 December 1944 Location: Singling, FranceThe Battle Of Singling remains to this day a case study in the challenges faced when an understrength force conducts an impromptu attack against a strongpoint while possessing only limited situational intelligence. In early December 1944. Task Force… Panzer (GMT) — Exp. #3 Operations For The Drive To The Rhine - The Second Front |
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Villers-Bocage AfternoonScenario#: 32 Date: 13 June 1944 Location: Villers-Bocage, FranceFollowing SS Pz. Abt. IOI's decisive action against Point 213 and Villers-Bocage additional troops from 22nd Armoured Brigade arrived in Villers-Bocage. The 1/7th Queen's Royal Regiment, a lorry borne infantry battalion, took up defensive positions… Panzer (GMT) — Exp. #3 Operations For The Drive To The Rhine - The Second Front |
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Villers-Bocage MorningScenario#: 31 Date: 13 June 1944 Location: Villers-Bocage, FranceAs the Allies expanded their bridgehead from Normandy, a combined British and US force thrust inland to secure the area in and around Caen. The US 1st Infantry Division gained ground against the beleaguered German 352nd Infantry Division thereby… Panzer (GMT) — Exp. #3 Operations For The Drive To The Rhine - The Second Front |